Read our general advice for Australians planning to travel overseas with medications or medical equipment.

Learn how to stay safe and avoid danger if you're travelling to a country where earthquakes are common.

A disaster can happen anywhere, anytime. However, some destinations experience certain types of natural disasters more often.

What to do if you're travelling overseas and there's been a hurricane, tornado or other severe weather incident in or near your location.

Australia has reciprocal health care agreements with 11 countries. These countries provide some emergency care to Australians.

We deliver a range of consular services for Australians overseas. These include travel advice, notarial services, passports, consular support and crisis response.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides notarial services overseas. We deliver these services through our embassies and consulates.

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